Feng Jin had just begun to feel drowsy, on the verge of falling asleep, when Chu Qing’s hurried voice called out from outside the carriage.
“Young Madam… Young Madam…”
The series of urgent calls jolted Feng Jin awake. She quickly sat up, instantly alert.
“What is it? What has happened?”
Thinking something else had occurred, Feng Jin’s nerves tensed immediately. She inquired hastily.
“It’s… it’s Sister Cai Qing, she sent a message by carrier pigeon.”
Chu Qing said, panting, and handed the letter in her hand to Feng Jin.
Feng Jin quickly took the letter and read through it. A smile finally appeared on her face. After such a long time, she had finally received some good news.
“Young Madam is smiling so happily, has something good happened?”
“Naturally, it’s good news. Lu Shi’s injuries are no longer serious, and he has woken up. After such a long time, it’s finally something to be happy about.”
Recalling the recent days, everything that had happened was distressing. There hadn’t been a single piece of good news.
“Oh, and Chu Qing, thank you for your trouble. Tell this to the Young General, so he can also be relieved.”
Although Ling Mo Han didn’t say it aloud, she could tell that Ling Mo Han was actually very worried about Lu Shi. After all, they were brothers who had faced life and death together for many years, and he had been by his side for a long time.
In Ling Mo Han’s heart, Lu Shi was by no means just a subordinate. When Ling Mo Han learned of this, he could also be somewhat relieved and stop wearing such a gloomy expression.
“Yes, this servant will go and inform the Young General now.”
Chu Qing was also genuinely happy. After all, with Lu Shi recovering, Sister Cai Qing wouldn’t have to worry so much.
After agreeing, Chu Qing hurried off to inform Ling Mo Han of the matter.
Feng Jin wrote another letter and sent it to Cai Qing, telling her to rest assured and stay there to recover, without the need to rush back to the capital. Everything would be decided after Lu Shi’s injuries had improved.
In the current situation, leaving the capital was actually safer. If possible, she wished Cai Qing would wait until everything was over before returning to the capital.
As they were about to reach the capital, Feng Jin couldn’t help but feel increasingly nervous. She wondered what the situation in the capital was like now, and what kind of scene it would be upon their return. It was all unknown.
Feng Jin sighed helplessly. In the current circumstances, she could only take things one step at a time.
Thinking too much now was useless. She could only move forward, and once they reached the capital, she would make further plans.
Not long after, Chu Qing returned. “Young Madam, this servant has informed the Young General as you instructed.”
Feng Jin nodded slightly in response. She hoped that after learning of this, Ling Mo Han’s mood would improve a little.
“I’m going to rest for a bit. Wake me if anything happens.”
Her eyelids kept fighting each other; she truly couldn’t hold on any longer. She would discuss other matters after she woke up.
Feng Jin yawned, found a comfortable spot, and fell into a deep sleep.
When Feng Jin woke up again, it was already dark. Chu Qing was nowhere to be seen in the carriage, only a faint candlelight flickering in the darkness.
“Chu Qing… Chu Qing…”
Feng Jin called out twice, but only silence answered her.
After a moment, Feng Jin got up and went out. As soon as she stepped out of the carriage, the aroma of roasted meat filled her nostrils.
Having not seen any meat for several days, Feng Jin’s gluttonous appetite was immediately whetted. She couldn’t help but swallow, and followed the scent.
“Young Madam, you’re awake. This servant caught a rabbit and is roasting it to bring to you. You’ve arrived just in time.”
Feng Jin’s gaze fell on the rabbit in Chu Qing’s hand. She silently mourned for the innocent rabbit for three minutes, but at the same time, she was eager to take a bite of it to taste its flavor.
“Alright, Young Madam, please have a taste first.”
Tearing off a rabbit leg, Chu Qing handed it to Feng Jin.
Feng Jin, who was already famished, accepted it without any politeness and began to devour it.
She had to admit, Chu Qing’s skill at roasting rabbits was indeed excellent. Feng Jin was also hungry, and couldn’t help but eat more.
After filling her stomach, Feng Jin patted her slightly rounded belly with satisfaction. The feeling of being full was truly wonderful.
“Young Madam, have some more. This servant has also roasted a wild chicken.”
Chu Qing was very fortunate that she hadn’t just caught a wild rabbit, otherwise, it would truly not have been enough for the two of them to eat.
“I’m full.”
Feng Jin looked at the roasted rabbit, which she had eaten more than half of, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She hadn’t controlled herself for a moment and had eaten too much. This was also because Chu Qing’s cooking was too delicious.
“I’ll roast the rest. You go and eat something quickly.”
Feng Jin felt too embarrassed to let Chu Qing go hungry any longer and took the initiative to roast the wild chicken.
Her technique was naturally not as skilled as Chu Qing’s, but she managed to roast it more or less. Although it was a bit burnt, it didn’t affect the taste.
After roasting it, Feng Jin couldn’t resist tasting it first. The taste was quite good, at least edible.
“You two are eating quite well.”
Ling Mo Han looked at the slightly burnt, unidentifiable object in Feng Jin’s hand and said with a playful smile.
His remark was so startling that Chu Qing choked on the food in her mouth and coughed violently.
“Cough… cough… cough…”
Feng Jin quickly opened the nearby kettle and handed it to Chu Qing. “Quick, drink some water to help it down.”
After drinking several mouthfuls of water, the food stuck in her throat finally went down. Chu Qing’s face turned slightly red. Being choked by food was truly embarrassing…
“How is it? Are you feeling better?”
“This servant is fine. I’ve made Young Madam worry.”
“It’s good that you’re alright. Have some more.”
She deliberately tore off a piece from a part that wasn’t burnt and handed it to Chu Qing.
“No, thank you. This servant is full. I’ll go and prepare the bedding first.”
She dared not eat any more and quickly got up and walked towards the tent.
“Alas…” Feng Jin lowered the hand she had extended, the words of persuasion stuck in her throat.
After Chu Qing left, she finally turned her gaze to the uninvited guest. “Your face right now looks like it has a few words written on it.”
Ling Mo Han looked at Feng Jin with a puzzled gaze. “What do you mean?”
Feng Jin took a bite of the roasted chicken in her hand with a hint of disdain, her eyes darting over the man. “The words ‘Do Not Approach.’ Can’t you see? Chu Qing was clearly scared away by you.”
The moment he appeared, he seemed to clear the area. Chu Qing was directly scared away.
“I scared her…” Ling Mo Han’s tone was full of doubt. For a moment, he truly couldn’t understand.
He hadn’t even said a word to make her leave, so how did it become that he scared Chu Qing away? This was simply illogical.
“You stand here with a cold face. Who would dare to continue eating with peace of mind? Anyone would want to leave quickly.”